Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Salary by State
Also called: Insurance Claims Clerks
The national median pay for insurance claims and policy processing clerks is $49,230 a year. By state, it ranges from $38,140 in Alabama to $60,650 in New Hampshire.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,560
- 25th percentile
- $44,270
- Median
- $49,230
- 75th percentile
- $60,490
- Top 10%
- $73,590
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 214,260 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $60,650 | +23% | $43,810 | $83,140 | 820 |
| 2 | Washington | $60,220 | +22% | $44,290 | $82,500 | 3,730 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $59,810 | +21% | $47,070 | $77,130 | 5,000 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $59,760 | +21% | $47,450 | $79,670 | 2,430 |
| 5 | Maine | $58,890 | +20% | $42,470 | $80,850 | 1,710 |
| 6 | Colorado | $58,660 | +19% | $45,780 | $74,730 | 1,380 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $58,030 | +18% | $48,110 | $72,090 | 3,580 |
| 8 | New York | $57,790 | +17% | $44,980 | $76,870 | 8,120 |
| 9 | California | $56,800 | +15% | $40,280 | $77,280 | 23,470 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $52,910 | +7% | $44,390 | $72,180 | 4,820 |
| 11 | Montana | $50,890 | +3% | $39,520 | $72,580 | 360 |
| 12 | Oregon | $50,890 | +3% | $39,600 | $65,790 | 2,640 |
| 13 | Arizona | $50,530 | +3% | $40,270 | $60,820 | 8,350 |
| 14 | Delaware | $49,990 | +2% | $40,180 | $63,280 | 720 |
| 15 | Texas | $49,880 | +1% | $36,460 | $78,010 | 24,470 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $49,420 | 0% | $37,920 | $71,200 | 7,020 |
| 17 | Vermont | $49,260 | 0% | $45,310 | $61,370 | 390 |
| 18 | Indiana | $49,240 | 0% | $38,190 | $74,450 | 5,190 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $49,170 | 0% | $37,960 | $64,170 | 5,140 |
| 20 | Alaska | $48,740 | −1% | $34,270 | $59,870 | 40 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $48,650 | −1% | $36,030 | $66,140 | 1,530 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $48,490 | −2% | $38,850 | $62,390 | 2,520 |
| 23 | Illinois | $48,440 | −2% | $38,520 | $65,580 | 9,060 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $48,390 | −2% | $39,290 | $66,410 | 550 |
| 25 | Ohio | $48,380 | −2% | $39,720 | $63,390 | 11,160 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $48,330 | −2% | $40,830 | $70,220 | 3,030 |
| 27 | Nevada | $48,300 | −2% | $40,420 | $62,390 | 2,880 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $48,130 | −2% | $38,560 | $72,700 | 6,570 |
| 29 | Kansas | $47,960 | −3% | $39,240 | $62,490 | 800 |
| 30 | Michigan | $47,860 | −3% | $29,710 | $65,900 | 6,410 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $47,420 | −4% | $39,150 | $61,840 | 380 |
| 32 | Idaho | $47,200 | −4% | $36,380 | $65,980 | 580 |
| 33 | Florida | $47,130 | −4% | $37,440 | $70,370 | 15,920 |
| 34 | Utah | $47,120 | −4% | $33,860 | $70,070 | 1,880 |
| 35 | Maryland | $47,070 | −4% | $31,200 | $76,760 | 1,200 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $46,870 | −5% | $34,620 | $57,440 | 170 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $46,800 | −5% | $33,280 | $61,300 | 1,740 |
| 38 | Georgia | $46,590 | −5% | $37,850 | $70,200 | 6,370 |
| 39 | Iowa | $46,430 | −6% | $38,270 | $59,530 | 2,820 |
| 40 | Virginia | $46,430 | −6% | $28,420 | $62,000 | 5,950 |
| 41 | Missouri | $46,010 | −7% | $30,590 | $67,010 | 4,510 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $45,720 | −7% | $33,220 | $63,730 | 5,470 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $45,610 | −7% | $34,410 | $54,900 | 1,020 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $45,220 | −8% | $38,430 | $59,690 | 1,500 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $44,740 | −9% | $34,840 | $59,980 | 1,330 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $44,650 | −9% | $37,380 | $61,450 | 4,110 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $43,840 | −11% | $30,740 | $70,120 | 1,540 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $41,700 | −15% | $36,440 | $59,150 | 920 |
| 49 | Alabama | $38,140 | −23% | $34,610 | $58,820 | 2,110 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary questions
Which state pays insurance claims and policy processing clerks the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $60,650 a year (+23% vs. the national median of $49,230). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays insurance claims and policy processing clerks the least?
Alabama, with a median of $38,140 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most insurance claims and policy processing clerks work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 24,470, with a median of $49,880.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.